If you like your writers poetic, Scouse, and just a bit mystical, this is the episode for you. In this beautifully rambling, warm, and slightly mind-bending episode of Misadventures in Music, Ian Prowse and Mick Ord sit down with author and broadcaster Jeff Young. A man whose voice feels like it’s been soaked in Mersey […]
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Ever wonder what it’s like to write books about rock legends without actually smashing guitars or trashing hotel rooms yourself? Meet Zoe Howe, an all round rock biographer, radio host, musician, and yes, a bit of a badass. In this latest episode of Misadventures in Music, she joins Ian Prowse and Mick Ord for a […]
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He’s interviewed almost everyone… everyone except Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Mozart, and now Misadventures in Music welcomes back the one and only Spencer Leigh. In Episode 32, we’re graced once more by the legendary Liverpool music historian, radio presenter and writer. On this occasion we’re celebrating his new autobiography 80 at 80: A Liverpool […]
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In the latest episode of Misadventures in Music, we’re diving headfirst into the euphoric chaos and musical revolution that was Frankie Goes to Hollywood—with none other than Brian Nash, the band’s iconic guitarist, as our guide. For many, Frankie didn’t just arrive in the ‘80s—they erupted, transforming synth-pop into a cultural battlefield. Their hits like […]
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Liverpool music lovers, get ready for a nostalgia-filled ride through the golden era of record shops, the decline of physical music, and the unexpected vinyl revival. In the latest episode of Misadventures in Music, we sit down with Graham Jones, the man who has seen more record shops than anyone on the planet and has […]
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Urbanista Magazine is thrilled to spotlight the latest episode of the Misadventures in Music podcast, which dives deep into the rich history of Liverpool’s underground arts and music movement with filmmaker and author Grant McPhee. Known for his critically acclaimed documentaries Teenage Superstars and Big Gold Dream, McPhee takes us on a fascinating journey into […]
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On the Misadventures in Music podcast, hosted by Ian Prowse and Mick Ord, Clive Langer takes us on a journey from his art-school days in Liverpool to collaborating with some of the biggest names in music—Madness, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Morrissey, and more. Check out the highlights below and make sure you catch the full […]
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In the latest episode of the chart-topping podcast “Misadventures in Music,” hosts Mick Ord and Ian Prowse delve deep into the vibrant and tumultuous journey of music icon Jayne Casey. Produced by Urbanitsa Magazine, this episode not only celebrates Jayne’s artistic achievements but also unpacks the intricate tapestry of her life within the music industry […]
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Liverpool’s storied music scene is being celebrated in a groundbreaking new project by Dorothy, a design studio nestled in the heart of the city’s Baltic Triangle. The initiative, aptly named Scene Here Liverpool, captures the vibrant history of Liverpool’s music culture, tracing connections between iconic venues, bands, and personalities that have defined the city’s soundscape […]
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Urbanista magazine’s Misadventures in Music podcast recently featured a special episode with Kirkby’s own China Crisis, the iconic English new wave and synth-pop band founded by Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon. Hosted by Ian Prowse and Mick Ord, the episode delves into the band’s remarkable journey from the politically charged post-punk sound they explored in […]
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